Not sure which data collection tool to use in your training needs assessment? Need guidelines for deciding which media option best supports your learning objectives? Want to know how to prepare participant guides, facilitator guides, and supporting materials? Looking for tips on how to handle tricky classroom situations?

I recently spoke with the program’s facilitator, Nelson Santiago, a talent and leadership development leader with more than 20 years of experience working with all organizational levels creating, promoting, and delivering training solutions designed to enhance organizations’ business and strategic plans. He is passionate about creating an interactive and authentic learning environment that supports development and employee engagement.

Listen to the podcast to hear what you can expect to learn during this five-day, highly interactive course.

Amanda Smith is the Learning & Development Community of Practice manager at the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Her specialties include educational planning, PR/marketing, and project management. Amanda has more than 12 years of experience in the non-profit sector, developing and marketing professional development programs for the adult learner.

Amanda brings a diverse and unique perspective on program development. She has worked for companies in healthcare, foodservice, commercial real-estate, and media industries, including the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF).

She also serves as president and spokesperson for the Alliance for Women in Media, National Capital Area Chapter (AWM-NCAC) in Washington, D.C. She resides in the D.C. Metro area with her husband and two children.